The word "sanguisuge" refers to a bloodsucking creature such as a leech or vampire. Synonyms for this word include hematophagous, which refers specifically to creatures that feed on blood, as well as the more general term parasitic. Other synonyms for "sanguisuge" include bloodthirsty, vampiric, and leechlike. The word "sanguivore" is also a synonym for "sanguisuge," and it refers to any creature that feeds on blood. Regardless of the specific synonym used, all of these words describe creatures that drain the blood of other beings, often causing harm or even death in the process.